Install Root

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Downloading, Installing and Running InstallRoot

Some DoD websites require installation of DoD root certificates on your computer before permitting access. Follow
these instructions to install required root certificates.

Step Action

1 Open a browser and type the following into the URL field:
https://public.cyber.mil/pki-pke/tools-configuration-files/

2 On the page that displays, click


InstallRoot 5.6 NIPR Non-Administrator 64-bit Windows Installer

3 Download and execute the file by clicking on it in the status line of the browser or in the Downloads
directory. This screen will display. Click Next.
4 On the next screen, click Next to accept the default installation location.

5 Click Next to accept the defaults.

6 Click Install.
7 When this screen displays, installation is complete. Click Run InstallRoot to execute the program.

8 This screen may display if existing certificate stores are found. Click Yes.

9 Two windows will display. Arrange them so they do not overlap. Click Next on the window labeled
“Installing DoD certificates is easy!”
10 Click Next again.

11 Click Finish in the installation window. Then click Install Certificates in the program window. You may
see dialog boxes (Security Warning window below) asking if you want to install certificates. Click Yes.
12 This screen will display:

13 A listing of all installed certificates will display. Click OK. Click the “X” in the upper-right corner of
the program window to close the program. A dialog panel referring to configuration changes may
display. If so, choose the option desired and the program will end.

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